Bridge Court Village Games Day

Written by Denise Balmain

 Despite a few minor setbacks, the Bridge Court Village Games Day was a success for all involved. The Friends of the Farm team again proved their willingness to connect with others in our Mangere Bridge community by continuing to include, involve and educate residents through events. And most of all to have fun!

 

The Senior Citizens Hall is a perfect venue, and when the residents arrived, they were thrilled to see both older games they were acquainted with (checkers, scrabble and cards), and newer games (Connect-4), and the response was pleasing for all involved.

 

 

 The participants were eager, even without the promise of a delicious afternoon tea provided by Friends of the Farm. Particularly pleasing was the arrival of Naadja and Nicollette, whose youth and enthusiasm added to the atmosphere.

 Although we would have liked to have seen more Bridge Court residents come, those who came clearly enjoyed the afternoon and left with promises to spread the word and attend further events.

New connections were made and suggestions on further events will be followed up. Thank you so much to Friends of the Farm members who took time out of their busy Saturdays to help.